Miss Dana Child Care

05/11/2022

The REAL reason children fidget — and what we can do about it. (video is 7 1/2 minutes long).

In this insightful and research-backed talk, Angela Hanscom delivers a profound case for the restoration of more movement and outdoor play experiences for children. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is also the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children.

In this insightful and research-backed talk, Angela Hanscom delivers a profound case for the restoration of more movement and outdoor play experiences for children. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based progra...

09/13/2021

"If school were for children, they wouldn’t need coercion. You generally don’t need to coerce someone into doing something that is beneficial and enjoyable for them. Learning is as natural as breathing and you don’t have to force children to do it unless you’ve killed their love of learning in the first place." 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

One of the most frustrating beliefs you come across when you opt out of the school system is that children NEED school. […]

09/07/2021

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I think this is very true!
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08/16/2021

08/07/2021

Yes!!!

07/16/2021

Excellent article!

Teaching Your Child How To Be Mad 👇🏼
https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/teaching-your-child-how-to-be-mad

Don't teach your child not to be angry. Teach them HOW to be angry.

And here’s how …

Blog: Teaching Your Child How To Be Mad 👇🏼
https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/teaching-your-child-how-to-be-mad

07/15/2021

How much free play and outdoor time are you and your kiddos getting daily?

Hooray for play!!

TimberNook